Korean word

아

Pronunciation

Romanizationa

Meaning

  • interjectionah

Example

아, 이제 알겠어.a i je al ge sseo

Ah, I understand now.

Illustration for 아 (ah)

More examples

아 그렇구나, 다행이다.a keu reo ku na ta haeng i da

Ah, I see, so that's a relief.

Core concept

A quick open sound that signals that something has just become clear.

Common phrases

  • 아 그렇구나a keu reo ku na

    Ah, I see

  • 아 맞다a mat tta

    ah, that's right

Similar words

아하aha: A short exclamation showing that an explanation now makes sense and is accepted.
어eo: A brief casual sound asking for something just said to be repeated.
응eung: A friendly, informal reply meaning yes or showing agreement.

Definition in Korean

갑자기 어떤 사실을 이해하거나 떠올랐을 때 짧게 내는 감탄사로, 이해나 공감을 나타내는 말kap jja gi eo tteon sa si reul i hae ha geo na tteo ol la sseul ttae jjal kke nae neun kam tan sa ro i hae na kong ga meul na ta nae neun mal

Word origin

The origin is uncertain, but this short Korean sound is used to show sudden understanding.

Usage tips

  • The same sound can show understanding or light agreement, so its meaning depends on the speaker's reaction and the conversation.

Other meanings

  • ohinterjection
  • I seeinterjection

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